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    We develop exciting projects to inspire public audiences, influence policy-makers, and solve complex problems. Read more

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The RSGS is a small, dynamic, educational charity, working across Scotland and beyond to promote geographical understanding and joined-up thinking. We organise inspirational public talks and events, publish an excellent magazine, share ideas through our broad network, engage in important policy discussions, champion the teaching of Geography, maintain a fascinating historical collection, and develop exciting projects.

Public Events

Public Events

Our Inspiring People talks in 2020 will all be held virtually, via Zoom. Details here. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2019

Updated: 14th September, 2020

Author: Susan Watt

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The Geographer

The Geographer

We publish an attractive and informative quarterly magazine, The Geographer. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2019

Updated: 3rd December, 2020

Author: Susan Watt

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Our Influence

Our Influence

We are at the heart of a community of interest – an RSGS family of individuals and organisations working together, part of an international network of geographical expertise and achievement. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2019

Updated: 29th August, 2019

Author: Susan Watt

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Informing Policy

Informing Policy

We engage in policy discussions with national government departments, international bodies, local authorities, community organisations, schools, universities, companies, NGOs and others. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2019

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Susan Watt

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Schools Education

Schools Education

We are a champion for geographical education in Scottish schools, involved in policy discussions, promoting geography in schools, and projects. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2019

Updated: 22nd January, 2021

Author: Susan Watt

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University Research

University Research

We promote geographical research in Scottish universities, offer ‘knowledge exchange’ opportunities, and publish a peer-reviewed academic journal. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2019

Updated: 15th May, 2020

Author: Susan Watt

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Heritage Collections

We conserve and curate heritage collections of more than 100,000 historical and contemporary maps, and a wide variety of books, artefacts and archives. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2019

Updated: 29th August, 2019

Author: Susan Watt

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Innovative Projects

Innovative Projects

We develop exciting projects to inspire public audiences, influence policy-makers, and solve complex problems. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Susan Watt

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  • Rephotography of the Central Asiatic Expeditions

    Rephotography of the Central Asiatic Expeditions

    Rephotography of the Central Asiatic Expeditions: Chasing Four Photographers Across Mongolia and Discovering 100 Years of Change

  • Chalk Talks

    Chalk Talks

    Free, virtual geography lessons for students at home. Each video will summarise topics in the Scottish Geography curriculum, from glaciers to coasts, cities to deserts, and everything in between.

  • Doug Scott: Seeking the High Places

    Doug Scott: Seeking the High Places

    A tribute to the Everest mountaineer and pioneer of alpine-style climbing, who died in December 2020, written by RSGS Writer-in-Residence, Jo Woolf.

  • An Evening with Jonathon Porritt

    An Evening with Jonathon Porritt

    Environmentalist and author Johnathan Porritt considers whether this moment, early in 2021, is an important 'inflection point' for the human race. ...

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  • Departing the Island on 'The Edge of the World’

    Departing the Island on 'The Edge of the World’

    "Ninety years ago, on August 29, 1930, the last 36 residents of St Kilda were evacuated. Huddled on HMS Harebell they were conveyed from Village Bay on Hirta to mainland Scotland." Writes Collections Volunteer, Kenny Maclean FRSGS.

  • Stop Climate Chaos Scotland: An Interview

    Stop Climate Chaos Scotland: An Interview

    After 14 years, Mike Robinson stepped down from the charity coalition he established: Stop Climate Chaos Scotland. In this interview with Jo Woolf, he speaks about his lifelong passion for environmental issues and his hopes for the future.

  • Shackleton at the RSGS: A Sketch

    Shackleton at the RSGS: A Sketch

    This is an attempt to explain why there are no newspaper cuttings in the RSGS archives from early 1904 until late 1905. This is approximately the length of Shackleton’s tenure as Secretary...

  • Chalk Talks

    Chalk Talks

    Free, virtual geography lessons for students at home. Each video will summarise topics in the Scottish Geography curriculum, from glaciers to coasts, cities to deserts, and everything in between.

  • Catherine Gemmell - Stop the Plastic Tide

    Catherine Gemmell - Stop the Plastic Tide

    In a change to our published programme, Catherine Gemmell FRSGS of the Marine Conservation Society will be speaking about Stopping the Plastic Tide in Scotland....

  • What an Emergency Looks Like

    What an Emergency Looks Like

    "In the case of coronavirus, despite some amount of confusion, at least we now know what an emergency response looks like," writes Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of RSGS.

  • Hamish MacInnes: ‘the Fox of Glen Coe’

    Hamish MacInnes: ‘the Fox of Glen Coe’

    "MacInnes will be fondly remembered for his independent spirit, altruism, courage, modesty, and not least for his sense of humour. Thousands of people owe their lives to him, either directly via rescue missions, or through safety equipment and training. While he loved all mountains, his heart was in Scotland"

  • COP26 Postponed

    COP26 Postponed

    "Postponing the relevant UN COPs was inevitable, but we need to see them as essential pre-planning, and re-schedule them as soon as circumstance allows," writes Mike Robinson, RSGS Chief Executive.

  • Erskine Beveridge: the Dunfermline Geographer

    Erskine Beveridge: the Dunfermline Geographer

    "Beveridge's photographs could be dismissed as a romantic view of Scotland but, as well as castles and mountains, they also capture a historical geography and social history..." writes Bruce Gittings FRSGS

  • An Interview with Levison Wood

    An Interview with Levison Wood

    “It’s about showing what a region is really like through the eyes of the people who live there.” Explorer Levison Wood speaks to RSGS Writer-in-Residence, Jo Woolf.

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